Christopher F. Roden

Chris is is the managing partner of La Gorce Capital and is an experienced investment banker, risk manager and private equity investor. His experience spans multiple countries and continents and understands the unique needs of founders and entrepreneurs internally and internationally as a former Managing Director for Citibank in the Middle East and North Africa. Based in Switzerland, Chris was also the Global Market Manager for Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Following his years at Citibank, he was the founder and Managing Partner of Seabridge Capital in Westport, Connecticut. Seabridge was an alternative investment fund with interests in private equity, real estate, venture capital, and mezzanine opportunities. He was also Chairman and CEO of Bristol Bank in Coral Gables, FL, which was successfully sold to Everbank.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business and a Master of Business Administration in Finance & Investments, both from The George Washington University. He's a proud and distinguished graduate of Admiral Farragut Academy.